Recall
Mitsubishi Precis — 94V080000
NHTSA ID
94V080000
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Precis
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1994-04-20
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Units Affected
12,890
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
MITSUBISHI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.